Choose one archetype that is illustrated by two or more of the stories you have read, and write a brief essay on what archetype you’ve chosen to discuss, and how the archetype is demonstrated in at least two different pieces of literature you’ve read.

Question

The stories I have chosen are Beowulf and Gilgamesh. What archetypes can I pick? And how are the archetypes illustrated in these stories?

Thank you very much!

Answer 1

http://undoomed.wetpaint.com/page/Archetypes+in+Beowulf

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S74lcCuuBFs

Read and watch and let us know what you decide.

Answer 2

Thank you so much fot the links! Will let you know